Project Management

The value of good Project Management cannot be overstated! Project management processes and techniques are used to coordinate resources to achieve predictable results. Good project management discipline is the only way to overcome some of the common shortcomings during project management.

Including:

• Over budgeted, and/or late results.
• Weak standard processes/ techniques and inconsistent use of these.
• Reactive process - proactive approach is regarded as a waste of time and money.
• Heavy stress and overtime necessary to complete the project.
• This Short Learning Programme in Advanced Project Management is intended to benefit those who need to actively participate in a project management environment: planning, controlling and managing projects within an organisational business structure.

Learning Outcomes:

• Apply the strategic approach to project selection and management.
• Apply project management principles on the job.
• Plan and coordinate projects using a structured approach - based on the 10 PMBOK knowledge areas.
• Explain the flow of knowledge and the significance of effective knowledge management.
• Implement project management processes within a systems thinking framework.
• Manage projects in a multi-project environment.
• Recognise the significance of team building and benefits of managing individual project members and project teams.
• Apply the stakeholder management process.
• Describe the dynamics of NPO (Non-Profit-Organisation) and PPP (Public Private Partnership) projects.